Dubai Dolphinarium
1 HourIncludes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Admission to the Dolphin & Seal Show (45-minute live show) according to the ticket option selected
- Access to the marine mammal facility (the dolphinarium arena and marine area)
Cost Excludes
- • Entry Fee to Creek Park: Visitors must pay AED 5 per person at park entrance using a NOL card (or buy one onsite for AED 25 including credit)
- • Transport to/from Creek Park or Dolphinarium (unless specifically arranged).
- • Personal expenses: food, drinks, souvenirs, photos, gratuities, travel insurance, specialty services, etc. are extra.
- • Animal encounter activities (e.g. Swim with Dolphins, Meet & Greet, Bird Show, Mirror Maze): only included if you choose upgraded packages.
Why Go?
· Opening & Location
Opened on May 21, 2008, in partnership with Dubai Municipality, it sits within Creek Park near Children’s City in Bur Dubai, Umm Hurair area.
· Facility Size & Seating
The venue covers about 5,000 m² and includes a 1,250-seat amphitheater around a saltwater pool.
· Marine Residents
Home to bottlenose dolphins and Northern fur seals, sourced via Commonwealth of Independent States, now well-established in captive generations.
· Flagship Show
The popular Dolphin & Seal Show runs for about 45 minutes, featuring flips, songs, juggling, hoops, painting, and interactive segments with trainers and the audience .
· Other Shows & Attractions
Includes the Exotic Bird Show (parrots, free flight) at 12:15 PM / 3:15 PM / 7:15 PM daily except Tuesdays, along with swim‑with‑dolphins sessions, meet & greet, mirror maze, 5D cinema, a bird encounter zone, and a restaurant.
· Show Schedule
Dolphin & Seal Show: 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM daily except Tuesdays.
Exotic Bird Show: 12:15 PM, 3:15 PM, 7:15 PM on the same days.
· Educational Focus
Designed to entertain and educate visitors about marine life, conservation, and dolphin behavior, promoting awareness and youth engagement.
· Visitor Volume
With over 40,000 visitors each month, it’s a well-loved family-friendly attraction in Dubai
Highlights
- A colorful, interactive show with parrots and exotic birds.
- Birds perform tricks, fly overhead, and engage with the audience.
- The main attraction: an entertaining 45-minute live performance by bottlenose dolphins and Northern fur seals.
- Features stunts, acrobatics, dancing, painting, and synchronized swimming with trainers.
- Unique opportunity to swim, hug, or play with dolphins in a controlled environment.
- Available for adults and children (with supervision).
- Short encounters where guests can interact, take photos, and touch the dolphins.
- Fun, immersive short films with motion seats and special effects.
- A challenging and fun maze of mirrors — great for kids and families.
- Hands-on area where you can feed and photograph tropical birds.
- Great all-weather attraction, especially in summer.
- A popular choice for families, school groups, and tourists of all ages.
- Promotes awareness about marine animals and conservation through fun, engaging shows.
